First, we’ve retired the DOOM season pass and are making all of the multiplayer DLC content available to all players. That’s three multiplayer DLC packs, which include nine of our best maps, three additional guns, three additional playable demons, new equipment, armor sets and more. That’s on top of the modes and features, like bot support, that players have been enjoying since late last year.

Also with update 6.66, you’ll find a new rune system, a revised progression system, and enhanced kill notifications:

Revised Progression System – The revised progression system will alter when and how players unlock additional guns, demons, equipment, and all of the player and weapon customization options. Instead of relying on the random distribution of unlocks, items now unlock through specific leveling requirements or through in-game challenges that the player can complete. For example, if there’s a specific helmet you want right now, you can work towards unlocking it by focusing your play style on the requirement.

New Rune System – The all-new Runes replace the Hack Module system. Like Hack Modules, Runes enhance player abilities, but can be persistently equipped, which was not possible with the previous system.

Enhanced Kill Notifications – The death screen is getting an overhaul as well, now calling out how you were killed, not just who killed you. The new death screen will list out the combination of players, weapon types and damage inflicted.

On top of that, all players’ multiplayer levels have been reset back to 0, but “veteran players will have the option to reset their unlock progression and experience the new progression system fresh, or retain all of their existing guns, equipment, demons and customization options that they’ve acquired or purchased while unlocking some of the new items in the revised progression system.”

If you’ve played Doom’s multiplayer since the game launched in May 2016, you’ll receive a special veteran status badge.

Interested in trying out Doom for free? A Free Weekend will kick off on Thursday, July 27 at 9am PT/12pm ET on PS4. It will let you play the first two levels of the campaign and give you unlimited access to multiplayer and SnapMap.

During the Free Weekend, which ends on July 30 at 9pm PT, digital copies of Doom will be discounted to $14.99 USD/£11.99. Should you purchase Doom during the Free Weekend, all of your progress will carry over.

2016 PS4 Games You Overlooked

Action Henk

Action Henk takes the time trial fun of Trials, but replaces motorcycles with an out-of-shape action hero. Perfect for speedrunners, this platformer’s addictive nature will have players repeatedly playing stages in order to shave precious seconds off of their time. It’s a blast, and really opens up once the grappling hook is introduced.

Assault Android Cactus

This year’s best twin-stick shooter wasn’t a hyped release like Alienation, as indie standout Assault Android Cactusstole the show. This highly challenging title features co-op fun, and is best played with friends, but can also be completed solo. A colorful cast of characters, each with their own abilities, helps the game stay fresh from beginning to end.

Carnival Games VR

It’s easy to dismiss Carnival Games VR. After all, the series didn’t have a great reputation on the Wii, but it delivers good fun on PlayStation VR. It doesn’t provide a ton of depth as it instead opts to provide plenty of light-hearted fun, but sometimes that is exactly what is needed.

Grand Kingdom

Role-playing games are looking to shine in 2017, but 2016 had quite a few good ones as well. One of which was Monochrome Corporation’s Grand Kingdom, a turn-based title where positioning is key.It also has a unique focus on multiplayer, which is rarely explored in the genre. It’s also available on Vita, if you prefer to play on the go.

Oxenfree

Night School Studio’s Oxenfree was one of the year’s best surprises. Composed of former Telltale staff, the studio managed to implement some of the most impressive interactive dialogue that has been seen in gaming. Oxenfree isn’t just a technical feat, though, as it also tells a spooky story that will leave you thinking after the credits roll.

Salt and Sanctuary

If Dark Souls III didn’t leave you fully satisfied, then you should give Ska Studios’ Salt and Sanctuary a try. This 2D take on FromSoftware’s Souls series provides a highly rewarding experience. It even features local multiplayer, in case you want to go on a journey with a friend.

Soft Body

Zeke Virant’s Soft Body is one of the coolest games released in 2016. The inventive action game has the player controlling two characters at once (a ghost and soft body). The game starts off simple, but after a few levels the game’s iterative design starts to shine. Mechanics build upon each other, and it becomes a highly difficult & beautiful game. It’s a must-play for people looking for something new or are fans of bullet hell titles.

Tharsis

Tharsis is basically Yahtzee set in space, except a bad dice roll might result in the deaths of your entire spaceship crew. This game is all about management and making difficult decisions, as players have to manage stress levels after a ship gets critically damaged. Only talented players will be able to survive, and the game deals with some brilliant themes.

Valley

Canadian developer Blue Isle Studios has improved a lot since they released Slender: The Arrival. Their second major release, Valley, is a first-person adventure game that has players using a “L.E.A.F. suit” to jump through the air. It looks gorgeous, and has an interesting story to discover.

Videoball

Videoball is a game filled with much more depth than immediately meets the eye. Underneath its minimalistic aesthetic hides a highly complex, yet easy to pick-up, competitive multiplayer title. A mixture between air hockey and soccer, the game is some of the best fun players can have with friends, both online or locally.

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